October 5, 2011 – New York – Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and CEO of L’Oréal, has been honored by AJC with its prestigious International Human Relations Award a dinner Monday night at the New York Hilton. The award was presented in recognition of Agon’s “global leadership, vision and corporate citizenship.”

“I believe that AJC and L’Oréal have much in common,” Agon said. “We share similar core values.  Ethics, integrity, respect, spirit of tolerance, acceptance of diversity, are as much a part of your DNA as it is part of ours.  They resonate with the humanistic approach that will always inspire our vision and our actions as citizens of the world.”

More than 600 people, including guests who traveled from France and Israel especially for the event, were in attendance. The event raised over $1.35 million for AJC. Throughout the evening, there were repeated references to and praise for the values and commitment to human rights that AJC and L’Oréal share.

“We are delighted to honor Jean-Paul Agon, an outstanding corporate leader, and look forward to further strengthening our friendship and cooperation with L’Oréal,” said AJC Executive Director David Harris. “L’Oréal’s engagement with Israel stands out as a model for global corporations that recognize the intrinsic value of investing in and working with the Israeli people.”

Speaking of Israel, Agon said, “Most important are the very strong bonds of trust and friendship existing between L’Oréal and Israel. We are strongly committed to our continued development and investment in this country.”  L’Oréal today is the biggest manufacturer of beauty products in Israel.

Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, honorary Chairman of L’Oréal, spoke admiringly of Agon, with whom he has worked closely for 30 years, and passionately about Israel, when he presented the award.

“Through your support of Jean-Paul and the AJC on this special night, we are all encouraged to persevere in the hope that we may one day replace intolerance and hate with respect and dignity, that we may help to enrich the quality of life for all people,” said Owen-Jones.

“The work of AJC has never been more vital,” said Owen-Jones. “If ever there was a time to invest our collective energies to support initiatives that will allow the next generation to live in peace and harmony, it is now.” 

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